As part of the Detroit Pistons’ season preview from The Athletic, we’re diving into the seven anticipated major contributors on the roster this season. The 360-Degree views of Pistons players will feature insight from rival scouts, feedback on their contracts from NBA agents, and a breakdown of their advanced stats.

Expected role: Jackson is entering his third full season as the starting point guard, as he was acquired via trade from Oklahoma City at the trade deadline in 2015. Since transitioning from Russell Westbrook’s backup to the orchestrator in Detroit, Jackson has held mixed reviews. Down the final stretch of the 2014-15 season, he showed the ability to be...